Module SOC3143 for 2022/3
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3143: Forensic Cultures
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module will run during term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Dana Wilson-Kovacs (Convenor) | ||
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| Available via distance learning | No | ||
Forensic science and its practical application bring together different actors and agencies, and various forms of experience and knowledge. In this module you will learn about these aspects from a sociological perspective, by examining how forensics has developed as practice and by exploring its place and role in investigations. You will analyse the socio-political and cultural factors that have shaped the adoption, use and understanding of different forensic methods and technologies, from fingerprinting and DNA profiling to digital forensics. The module does not have any pre-requisites and it is suitable for interdisciplinary pathways and for non-specialist students.
| Module created | 20/01/2022 | Last revised | 20/01/2022 |
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